CVE-2009-2550 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious playlist files in Hamster Audio Player.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-2550?
CVE-2009-2550 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Jul 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Hamster Audio Player 0.3a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a (1) .m3u or (2) .hpl playlist file.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2550?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ondanera Hamster Audio Player.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2550?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2550 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2009-2550 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2550 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vwxj-c2x7-fp2v.